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Central Indiana has a lot to offer families, including museums, parks, events, and more. Whether you are looking for things to do on a rainy day or planning an action-packed staycation, we have outlined some of the great things our city (and state) has to offer.
Looking to get out and try new local experiences? Check out our Central Indy bingo cards and other fun things to do around town.
Looking for a place to play inside? These free, indoor playgrounds are an awesome place to take your kids on a rainy (or sunny!) day.
Explore Indiana with these hiking trails & outdoor experiences around the state.
A farmer’s market is more than a place to buy fruits and veggies. Try some of these play and learning activities while experiencing fresh, local produce.
Parks in Hendricks County offer some wonderful ways to enjoy winter in the great outdoors all season long.
Natural Valley Ranch in Brownsburg offers trail rides year-round, weather permitting. Not necessarily a fan of horseback riding? No problem! Visit the farm to see the animals for free.
For only $8 a person (kids under 3 and spectators are free), come out to its new location at Murphy Aquatic Park in Avon, and check out Penguin Park to try your hand at ice skating on a synthetic rink. The rink is even bigger this year and more conducive to skating, so bring your friends!
Koteewi Run Snow Tubing is part of the Strawtown Koteewi Park development being built by the Hamilton County, Indiana Parks & Recreation Department. It’s an outdoor recreation complex including a campground, hiking and horseback riding trails, a fishing lake, an archery range, canoe/kayak/tube rental, and a snow tubing hill, all situated next to the West Fork of the White River.
Snow tubing runs from December – early March. Check out their website for more information on dates, times, pricing, and more!
Spend a day exploring White River State Park, a morning at the Children’s Museum, or an afternoon at the Zoo. Calm down on the serene grounds of Newfields or get revved up at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. You’ll have the flexibility and the freedom to spend as much, or as little, time at each destination with the Indy Attraction Pass.
All passes are delivered to your phone for safe, mobile entry. Please be aware of reserved ticketing at select attractions.
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Family Attractions & Experiences
No need to pack your bags or make a hotel reservation. Here are our top kid-friendly day trips from central Indiana that offer plenty of family fun.
Wonder Lab Science Museum | Bloomington, IN
Wolf Park | Battle Ground, IN
Fort Wayne Zoo | Fort Wayne, IN
Indiana Dunes | Porter, IN
Muncie Children’s Museum | Muncie, IN
Tippecanoe Battlefield Park | West Lafayette, IN
Fort Wayne Firefighter’s Museum | Fort Wayne, IN
Science Center | Fort Wayne, IN
Terre Haute Children’s Museum | Terre Haute, IN
Wilstem Wildlife Park | Paoli, IN
Kidscommons | Columbus, IN
Whether you are playing together as a family or searching for independent activities for your kiddos, combat those “I’m bored”‘s with these great hands-on play activities!
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